If you haven’t picked your first programming language, the programming world is your oyster. Yet with evangelists for every language telling you their language is the best, choosing one to start with can be incredibly overwhelming. We’ve looked at the data for the top ten programming languages in the US (based on IEEE Spectrum data) to help you pick the best language to start with based on your priorities in lifestyle, location, and career potential.

Python is a popular, well-paid language, being versatile enough to be used in many different applications, while Javascript is used widely across the country, and can be a good choice if you don’t want to relocate for a job. Although some newer programming languages, such as Swift, are not included, you shouldn’t discount the growth of their popularity. Career opportunities in iOS development using Swift, similar to Android development using Java, will increase as the field of mobile app development continues to expand.

There are many factors involved in choosing your first programming language. This data can help you figure out what works for you.

still there are popularity for a python and Java languages according to both i.e. salary and openings. but after some years there may be difference in the world for this reason we should change our learning in step of decade.

Thank you for your comment, and apologies for any confusion in the message here—I believe the idea was to try and provide an organizing principal around career paths related to specific programming languages, to try and provide some guidance for aspiring learners trying to determine what they should study, and how that choice could potentially impact their future career options. Apologies if the post felt misleading, but thank you for taking the time to comment!

Thank you for your comment, and apologies for any confusion in the message here—I believe the idea was to try and provide an organizing principal around career paths related to specific programming languages, to try and provide some guidance for aspiring learners trying to determine what they should study, and how that choice could potentially impact their future career options. Apologies if the post felt misleading, but thank you for taking the time to comment!